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BJ09 CFG

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Blue Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests31 (27 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.1%

Mileage

428,117 mi
Last recorded428,117 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 CFG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc
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MOT History

27 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 428,117 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 411,922 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 396,876 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 382,461 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 369,963 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 354,891 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 354,881 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches, excessive under seal

Pass 20 Dec 2022 338,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 322,502 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 291,422 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 271,240 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 262,399 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 262,334 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 244,908 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 229,763 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 216,066 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 200,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak n/s of engine. ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 184,836 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 170,018 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 155,851 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 140,420 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 125,662 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 110,526 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 110,435 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 103,511 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,467 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,124 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 61,069 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,652 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,864 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 59 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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BJ09 CFG is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Blue with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.1%.

Across all 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 185,331 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ09 CFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ09 CFG registered?

BJ09 CFG is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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